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The 10 Best Homestays in Zanzibar City, Tanzania

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Situated within 10 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 8.9 km of Cinema Afrique in Zanzibar City, The House of Royals provides accommodation with seating area. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The guest house offers garden views, a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

It's an amazing house, that has been wonderfully restored and maintained. The garden, in particular, is spectacular. Szilvia has done a brilliant job and is a fantastic host. Highly recommended

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8.9
Fabulous
21 reviews
Price from
₪ 444
per night

Offering city views, Zava House Stone town is an accommodation set in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 700 metres from Peace Memorial Museum. All rooms feature a kitchen and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Calm area with no traffic, well ventilated and cool room which in Zanzibar is a major selling point. You will sleep beautiful nights

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7.8
Good
457 reviews
Price from
₪ 83
per night

Malindi Guest House is located in Zanzibar City, 210 metres from the harbour and 450 metres from the ferry terminal. It has a 24-hour front desk, restaurant and guest lounge.

Free WiFi access is available in all areas. The rooms come equipped a patio, wardrobe and fan. Extras include a desk and some rooms have air conditioning.

Rooms are amazing, breakfast is always fresh fruits, David is a great host

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7
Good
721 reviews
Price from
₪ 50
per night

A recently renovated property, Uko Uko House is located in Zanzibar City near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

I Had a great time here, good support from the stuff, they help me with good tips about the city and organizing some trips The location is perfect and all went really good here. I will definitly come back

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7.2
Good
38 reviews
Price from
₪ 121
per night

Featuring a balcony with sea views, a garden and a bar, Best View Malindi Guest House can be found in Mwembe Maepe, close to Stone Town Beach and 1.7 km from Peace Memorial Museum. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

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7
Good
1 reviews
Price from
₪ 556
per night

Towels and bed linen are offered in the homestay.

Popular points of interest near the homestay include Cinema Afrique, Old Dispensary and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 7 km from Zebra House Stonetown.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
₪ 136
per night

Located in Ngambo, near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and Old Dispensary, Nashu House Stone Town has a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house features family rooms.

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9
Superb
1 reviews
Price from
₪ 127
per night

Nashu House Stone Town, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Ngambo, 100 metres from Stone Town Beach, 1.2 km from Peace Memorial Museum, as well as 200 metres from Old Dispensary. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house has family rooms.

The Ambience, Staff, Cleanliness, location Staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make comfort Both Anna and Hamisa were very helpful Breakfast isn't included however the host Nashu provided Bread and eggs and you can make your own tea so it was lovely 😍

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9
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
₪ 93
per night

Located within 200 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, BABAbora house offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ngambo. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The guest house provides a restaurant serving African cuisine, as well as free WiFi throughout the property.

Deserves a much higher rating on Booking. Lovely and welcoming staff. The owner is very responsive. Location is right in the heart of Stonetown, so it’s easy to walk everywhere, but still quiet. Large rooms and private bathroom was clean with hot water. Excellent value for money. The owner kindly arranged a very early morning taxi and checked if everything was going well. A very caring man. I would definitely stay here again. Google maps has it in the wrong place, so you need to head for the Hindu temple or Secret Garden.

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6.8
Review score
78 reviews
Price from
₪ 71
per night

Offering city views and a garden, Digital nomad Cave- Zanzibar offers accommodation situated conveniently in Stone Town, within a short distance of Peace Memorial Museum, Old Fort of Zanzibar and House of Wonders. The air-conditioned accommodation is 300 metres from Stone Town Beach. Hamamni Persian Baths is 300 metres from the guest house and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is 200 metres away.

Good location, kind staff, place as shown on pictures, and good internet.

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7.6
Good
50 reviews
Price from
₪ 98
per night

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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.
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Homestays that guests love in Zanzibar City

  • Avg. price/night: ₪ 134.26
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 357 reviews
    The Italian man @ the reception, what a gem! Give the man a goddamn raise! People like him increase customer satisfaction 10× which in turn generates good reviews and more customers. The city introduction he gave me was imbeccable and invaluable. He's reception in general made me feel at home and satisfied with the place. Stone town house in itself is a great Hostel.
    Babak
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ₪ 279.26
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,143 reviews
    The staff is amazing. Food at the restaurant is good. Rooftop is nice. Location is right in the middle of Stone Town. This hotel allows you to be a part of the city without being contaminated by tourism. I recommend the hotel if you want to breath the local culture and encounter locals. 2/3 nights is enough. Not recommended if you are looking for a European fancy beach with 5 stars service and no contact with local culture.
    kristian Andersen
    Young couple
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 457 reviews
    Very spacious room- Genius upgrade! Lovely bed and working air condition. Very close to all amenities. Great hosts and very helpful staff. Amazing, fresh fruit and cooked breakfast, good coffee too!
    Mariola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ₪ 417.70
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,691 reviews
    One of the best hotel experiences I have ever had. Historic, beautiful building. Amazing location on the beach - with locals coming out in the evening and enjoying themselves. Comfortable bed, great food, wonderful staff and all owned and run by people from Zanzibar - unlike most of the other hotels on the island.
    Rachel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ₪ 108.15
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 58 reviews
    First of all Saleh was a great host! The rooms are big and clean. And the bathroom although it isn’t private, it’s nice also. It’s not easy to find the Apartments but if you call Saleh or ask the locals they will help you find it.
    Daniel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ₪ 417.70
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,691 reviews
    We stayed in the Presidential Suite room 200 which had a large balcony overlooking the beach. Terrific! The beach out front is very active with locals and delightful to watch the comings and goings of boats and people. Best room in the hotel!
    Keith
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ₪ 127.55
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 38 reviews
    Uko Uko house is in the absolute heart of Stone Town, you wake up to the sounds of the lively street life of locals! The accommodation has everything one needs for a simple sleepover, warm shower, towels and a little kitchenette. It is inside a very old house so you get a full cultural experience.
    Simona
    Family with young children
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 488 reviews
    very good location, close to the night food market and couple of shops. the hotel is very much located in the streets with the locals which I thought was nice to experience.
    Laura
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ₪ 663.84
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 132 reviews
    The apartment was really lovely, serene and felt like home away from home. The ambience is amazing too with amazing staff ready to arrange everything you need including tours. Serjei was a very good host and ready to help with anything needed. The breakfast was good too.
    Olumide
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 576 reviews
    Great size bedroom Quaint roof top seating area Excellent location Owner was so chatty and lovely and made us feel very relaxed Really authentic- felt more like a homestay than a hotel
    Hannah
    Young couple

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